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29 March 2024

President leaves for Pakistan

The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan seen off by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday. (Wam)

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By Wam

The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan left for Pakistan this afternoon on a private visit.

Sheikh Khalifa was seen off by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,  Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

Also present were Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, Sheikh Isa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Sheikh Omar bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Dr. Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan, Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and Pilot Staff-Brigadier Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, in addition to a number of Sheikhs and senior officials.

Sheikh Khalifa is accompanied by a delegation comprised of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region,  Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President,  Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Executive Council Member, Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, Mohammed Habroush Al Suweidi, Adviser to the President and Ahmed Juma Al Za'abi, Deputy Minister for Presidential Affairs, in addition to a number of sheikhs and senior officials.

Khalifa meets Pakistani Prime Minister

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of his private visit to Pakistan.

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative, was also present on the occasion.

At the beginning of the meeting, Sharif welcomed Sheikh Khalifa and his accompanying delegation and wished him a pleasant stay in his second country.
Sheikh Khalifa also expressed his happiness to visit Pakistan and his meeting with Mian Nawaz Sharif, hailing the level of the existing relations and cooperation between the two friendly people.

Sheikh Khalifa said: "We are looking forward to further develop the fraternal relations between the U.A.E. and Pakistan and always strive hard to bring benefits to the people of two countries."

On his part, Mian Nawaz Sharif underscored that Sheikh Khalifa's visit represents the strong relations and the bonds of love between the two friendly countries.

He also pointed out the excellent role being played by the UAE in provision of aid to the people of Pakistan in the form of several projects aimed at improving the level of services in various provinces of Pakistan. He affirmed that Pakistani leadership and the people appreciate the UAE, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for this kid and noble gesture.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to bolster them for mutual benefit. They also exchanged views on a number of latest regional and international developments, in addition to other issues of mutual interest.

Among those who attended the meeting were members of the accompanying delegation of Sheikh Khalifa, a number of Sheikhs, senior officials and Mr. Essa Abdulla Albasha Al-Noaimi, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan.

Earlier, Sheikh Khalifa on his arrival at Rahim Yar Khan was received by Premier Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif along with a number of Pakistani officials in the province.

Clad in traditional dresses, two girls presented the dignitary bouquets to Sheikh Khalifa, the arena was decorated with the flags of two countries and welcoming banners.